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In myPixel 9 Pro XL vs Galaxy S24 Ultra photo face-off,Googles flagship narrowly edged out Samsungs best.
Given the iPhone 16 Pro Maxs excellent performance, its a tall order to beat.
Pixel 9 Pro XL 1x zoom main camera.(Image credit: Future)
Then again, Google pioneered phone astrophotography.
Like other long exposure photography, astrophotography needs as much time to gather light and deliver sharp pictures.
Secondly, I made sure to turn on the timer function for 3 seconds.
Pixel 9 Pro XL 1x zoom main camera.(Image credit: Future)
By doing this, it ensures that the phone isnt inadvertently rocking from the on-screen shutter button being pressed.
That way, I didnt have to freeze as much outside while taking these photos.
Waiting nearly 4 minutes for it to complete, the main camera captures the star cluster in stunning detail.
Pixel 9 Pro XL 1x zoom main camera.(Image credit: Future)
In fact, all seven major stars in the cluster are clearly defined by the main camera.
The other was how it was switching back and forth between the two cameras.
Still, the 5x zoom capture of M45 turned out decent.
Pixel 9 Pro XL 5x zoom.(Image credit: Future)
Planet: Jupiter
Not too far from M45 The Pleiades is the solar systems biggest planet.
And finally, the 30x zoom shot of Jupiter is a bit odd.
Instead, I ended up taking the easiest target; the moon.
Pixel 9 Pro XL 30x zoom.(Image credit: Future)
Moon shots are really easy for most phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
My jaw almost hit the floor when I saw what it captured at 5x zoom.
Thats the beauty of the Pixel 9 Pro XL because it reveals those details in stunning clarity.
Pixel 9 Pro XL timelapse.(Image credit: Future)
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